One new foal was born this year to the Assateague Island ponies—and she needs a name! Right now the filly is known as N2BHS-M. She was foaled in the area of the Assateague Island State Park campground on Memorial Day. Why is she referred to as N2BHS-M? Well, back in the 1970s, the National Park…
It’s back to the Bay Area Equestrian Club’s Vet Summer Camp again this week. The third day of summer camp took campers to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California, Davis for a tour that included an introduction to the blood donor herd, an explanation of how blood is collected from horses, as…
Twelve-year-old Taylor Lai has a passion for horses. She’s attended horseback riding summer camps, and has been fortunate to have grown up with horses in the Mount Diablo foothills in California. “I really want to have my career to do with horses, and I like the idea of being a vet because you get to be around…
In this post you’ll learn how to estimate the mature height of a yearling. Mature height refers to how tall the yearling will be when she’s all grown up. Math Talk – estimate: to make a close guess or rough calculation often based on rounding. Horse Talk – yearling: a young horse of either sex that…
When you take the saddle off your horse after a good ride, what do you see? Your horse’s back, where the saddle and saddle pad were placed, is damp with sweat. This got one girl in Montana thinking about saddle pads and keeping her horse cooler. Twelve-year-old Cortnee Annello designed a science experiment to help her learn…
When you tack up a horse for a riding lesson, or go for a trail ride, does each horse have their own saddle? Like shoes are for us, if a saddle doesn’t fit, it can cause a horse discomfort. Poorly fitted saddles cause back muscle asymmetry, an unnatural gait, and back pain for the horse. They can also cause back…
Three horse-crazy friends in grade 5 decided to participate in their school’s science fair at Medford Elementary School in Minnesota. Jenna, Bella and Lily tossed around several cool ideas before deciding on, what for them, it was the perfect topic. “It was something we all enjoyed, something like, horses! We knew right away that it…
Taking good care of our horses requires us to be aware of their weight. Are they putting on weight or are they beginning to lose weight? It is important that we are aware of how our horses look. When change is gradual it is harder to notice if all you are doing is using your…
Researchers have been exploring the remains of a medieval stable located near a castle in the southeastern part of the Czech Republic and learning about the care of horses in 13th century Central Europe. 1. What years marked the beginning and end of the 13th century? 2. How many centuries ago was the 13th century? In…
We all love giving treats to our horses. Most of the time the ingredients include carrots and apples. Several years ago, Nicole van Dyk, a Nova Scotia high school student, came up with an innovative way of using blueberry pomace to make all-natural, nutritious horse treats, and received a silver medal at a national science fair…